Cape Town-Based Aimee Barrett-Theron Steps Away From Refereeing

Cape Town-based Aimee Barrett-Theron steps away from refereeing

South African rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has announced that she is stepping away from officiating as she begins treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Cape Town-based official, regarded as one of the sport’s leading referees, confirmed that she will be unavailable for the foreseeable future while focusing on her health. The 39-year-old recently informed... Read more → The post Cape Town-based Ai…

Top rugby referee stands down with immediate effect after cancer diagnosis

The record-breaking official has issued a statement following the diagnosis

Top SA referee stands down after cancer diagnosis

In a statement released by SA Rugby on Wednesday, it was announced that referee Aimee Barrett-Theron would be stepping away from officiating with immediate effect to concentrate on treatment for a health issue. Barrett-Theron said: “I wanted to share a personal update. I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that it’s treatable, and I’m working with an incredible team of specialists who are fully aligned with the goal o…

SA Rugby’s trailblazing ref Aimee Barrett-Theron steps down to focus on breast cancer treatment

SA Rugby’s most-capped female referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, is taking a break after a breast cancer diagnosis but plans to return.

International rugby referee stood down with immediate effect after cancer diagnosis

One of the world’s most respected match officials, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has temporarily stepped away from refereeing after revealing she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The 39-year-old South African, the most-capped female international referee in history with 52 Test matches, confirmed the news in an emotional statement while reassuring supporters that her condition is treatable. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the lates…

Respected South African rugby referee takes break due to health issue

A top South African rugby referee has stepped down from officiating duties to focus on a health issue, receiving widespread support from the rugby community.